# Lead Systems Engineer, Defense Programs

Hiring organization: [AST SpaceMobile](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ast-spacemobile)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/04c8af83-3a18-40f9-88ba-0a2499938416

Listed on AST SpaceMobile's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Lanham, MD

## Summary

This role leads systems engineering for AST SpaceMobile's defense satellite communications business, translating government mission requirements into technical solutions across the company's space-based broadband network. It suits experienced defense systems engineers with active security clearances who can manage complex requirements, customer relationships, and technical trade-offs in aerospace and RF systems.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Skills named

Design Reviews, MATLAB, Requirements Management, Simulink, Systems Engineering

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 8 years of systems engineering experience
- At least 4 years supporting DoD or defense programs
- Active Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship

## Nice to have

- Advanced degree
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- RF systems engineering experience in defense or aerospace
- Experience with requirements management and modeling tools
- RF propagation and link budget analysis experience
- C2, ISR, or PNT mission experience
- Prior experience at commercial space company, defense prime, or government lab

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4700027005